All of the books depicted by the hedwig dolls carry the message that we are really all alike inside and we all deserve the same respect and recognition. That book and henners lydia were two notable stories about amish children. In addition to her own writing, she illustrated more than. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Being the story of eli shrawder and of one christopher. Her father was a photographer and her grandfather was the towns blacksmith. Following up on a suggestion from fellow author elsie singmaster to. It has a pen mark on the front cover at top of spin. A critical reference guide from colonial times to the present dictionary. She wrote and illustrated twentyeight of her own books, and illustrated more than three dozen books and numerous magazine stories and articles for other authors. Book of nursery mother goose rhymes illustrated 1954. Members include published authors and illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, booksellers, publishers and fans.
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This childrens book author and illustrator started her professional career as a concert contralto. The honors she received include the newbery medal, two caldecott honor awards, the lewis carroll shelf award, and the regina medal. During her long, productive life she wrote twentyeight books for young readers that won her a large and faithful audience as well as many prestigious awards. Eloise greenfield, greenfield, eloise 1929 childrens author the. Royal quarto 12 12 x 9 bound beige cloth with blue and red letteri.
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